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The brief, decisive war with Spain transformed the United States into a two-ocean empire. In addition to occupying Cuba, Washington annexed Puerto Rico and Hawaii and seized control of Guam and the Philippines.
Best Answer: It started with the US - Spanish war in 1898. With Cuba fighting for its independence, the United States decided to intervene as Spain's control over its colonies weakened. The Spanish - American war lasted only for 4 months. This results in Cuba winning independence , and Puerto Rico, Guam and Philippines handed over by Spain to USA. The USA at first, does not know what to do with Philippines.